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Govt values workers, PM insists, as all eyes turn to wage rise
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/05/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday marked Labour Day with a commitment that the government will ensure job security and a better quality of life to help people develop and realise their full potential.
Better care centres, paternal leave urged
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/03/2020
» Women yesterday called for more daycare centres for young children as well as paternal leave -- which is now offered only to men in the civil service -- to be extended to all working fathers of new-born babies.
Seeking heartfelt care for the homeless
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/06/2019
» There are raft of reasons that make people homeless. Regardless of their backgrounds, these drifters have two things in common: They always carry their belongings and are always on the move.
Women urged to speak up on abuses
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/11/2018
» A campaign in Bangkok on Thursday urged Thai women to overcome cultural practices that make them susceptible to acts of violence and sexual assault.
Workers pan sub-contracting
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/10/2018
» About 1,000 workers gathered at Government House on Sunday, calling on the government to end unfair contracts and unsafe working conditions in both the private and public sectors.
Labour reps march against employee rights violations
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/06/2018
» About 500 labour representatives hit the streets of Bangkok Sunday to convey their concerns about growing unemployment and finding a sustainable solution to labour rights violation.
Call for more maternity leave resurfaces
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/03/2018
» Labour activists marking International Women's Day yesterday renewed calls for an increase in maternity leave from 90 to 120 days.
Anti-alcohol drive 'a success'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/12/2017
» The Thai Health Promotion Foundation has hailed the success of its anti-alcohol campaign which has resulted in a decrease of liquor given as New Year gifts from more than 30% to 7% over the past nine years.
Police grab 'serial groper' after bid to fondle breasts on bus
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/12/2017
» A serial groper who allegedly tried to grab a female passenger's breast on a bus has been arrested in Bangkok's Bang Sue district.
Women call for assault-free commutes
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/03/2017
» Women's advocates have kicked off a campaign for safe commuting for women to mark International Women's Day.